June 19

The next meeting of The Greenbelt Writers Group will be devoted to the subject of peace and take place on on Friday, June 19 fom 7:30-9:30pm at the Greenbelt Community Center. All are invited to bring in writings, both original and/or selected, that deal with this important issue. Non-members of the group are encouraged to attend as well. We hope to see you there!

Poetry Celebration

In May 2009, the Greenbelt Writers Group will host a Poetry Celebration. Details will follow on this blog. Between then and now, attend our April 17th Open Reading. Join us at 7:15pm at the Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Maryland. We hope to see you soon!

April Events

Back in 1922 in his poem The Waste Land T.S. Eliot wrote that
"April is the curellest month, breeding
Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing
Memory and desire, stirring
Dull roots with spring rain."
It seems that an abrupt emergence of life can be jarring after a long dead dry period. The GWG remains steady in our pursuit to write, read, and engage all in literary arts. We spring into action this April with two lively events:

M o n t h l y M e e t i n g
At our Open Reading on Friday the 18th we are delighted to welcome Audra Barrett, a Literary agent, as guest presenter. “Find out what books are selling and determine marketplace voices you can fill,” is just one of Ms. Barrett’s career tips. Ms. Barrett is a Prince George County resident who believes in supporting writers in the publishing industry. She has much information and insight to share. Check out her website at http://www.barrettbooksagency.com/ Invite fellow writers. Download the flyer (PDF 319KB). Contact Laura Brown if you have questions. Details follow:
Date: 04/18/2008
Time: 7:30—9:30 pm
Location: Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770

National Poetry Month Reading @ Greenbelt Public Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month with the poets of the Greenbelt Writers Group as they share their original works and those of their favorite poets. Bring a poem to share with us. Download the flyer (PDF 225KB). Contact Laura Brown if you have questions.
Date: 04/19/2008
Time: 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Location: Greenbelt Public Library, 11 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770